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title: Research.IsResearchService Method (Word)
keywords: vbawd10.chm201654774
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- vbawd10.chm201654774
ms.prod: word
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- Word.Research.IsResearchService
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ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# Research.IsResearchService Method (Word)

Indicates whether the GUID specified in the ServiceID parameter corresponds to a currently configured service.


## Syntax

 _expression_ . **IsResearchService**( **_ServiceID_** )

 _expression_ An expression that returns a **Research** object.


### Parameters



|**Name**|**Required/Optional**|**Data Type**|**Description**|
|:-----|:-----|:-----|:-----|
| _ServiceID_|Required| **String**|Specifies a GUID that identifies the research service.|

### Return Value

Boolean


## See also


#### Concepts


[Research Object](research-object-word.md)

